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Fabled Cities of Central Asia: Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva (Record no. 293)

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control field	354
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020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER
International Standard Book Number	0304318868
040 ## - CATALOGING SOURCE
Transcribing agency	IVS
082 ## - DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER
Classification number	915.87 MAG
Edition information	23
Item number	354
100 ## - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME
Personal name	Magowan, Robin
245 #0 - TITLE STATEMENT
Title	Fabled Cities of Central Asia: Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva
260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC.
Place of publication, distribution, etc.	London
260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC.
Name of publisher, distributor, etc.	Cassell
260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC.
Date of publication, distribution, etc.	2002
300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Extent	192 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), maps ; 26 cm.
500 ## - GENERAL NOTE
General note	A travelogue and architectural history of three major cities along the Silk Road. The book includes a historical overview and is richly illustrated.
520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC.
Summary, etc.	"Fabled Cities of Central Asia: Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva" by Robin Magowan is a travelogue and historical meditation that explores the enduring legacy of three iconic Silk Road cities. Published in 1999, the book combines the author’s personal experiences with rich historical and architectural context. Magowan's work goes beyond a conventional travel guide to capture the "fabled" quality of these cities, which have long been at the crossroads of empires, trade, and culture.<br/><br/>The book is structured as a journey, with each city—Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva—serving as a distinct chapter. Magowan delves into their storied pasts, from their roles as centers of Islamic scholarship and trade to their eventual decline under Soviet rule. He brings to life the magnificent architecture of each city, including the intricate mosaic work of Samarkand's Registan Square, the bustling minarets of Bukhara, and the labyrinthine walls of Khiva's inner city. The book is a personal tribute to the history and atmosphere of these places, making it a valuable read for travelers and those interested in Central Asian history and architecture.
650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical term or geographic name entry element	Samarkand (Uzbekistan) -- Description and travel
650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical term or geographic name entry element	Islamic architecture
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Topical term or geographic name entry element	Central Asian art
Form subdivision	photography
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Koha item type	Book
Source of classification or shelving scheme	Dewey Decimal Classification
Suppress in OPAC	No

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Date last seen	Total checkouts	Full call number	Barcode	Price effective from	Koha item type	Lost status	Source of classification or shelving scheme	Damaged status	Not for loan	Collection	Withdrawn status	Home library	Current library	Shelving location	Date acquired	Cost, normal purchase price	Source of acquisition
10/26/2021		915.87 MAG	354	10/26/2021	Book		Dewey Decimal Classification			Architecture		Marium Abdulla Library	Marium Abdulla Library	Non-Ref	01/01/2002	2000.00
10/26/2021		720.9587 MAG	10026	10/26/2021	Book	Missing				Liberal Arts		Marium Abdulla Library	Marium Abdulla Library	Non-Ref	11/24/2011	993.00	Mr. and Mrs. Ehsan Malik

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Fabled Cities of Central Asia: Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva (Record no. 293)